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Paralegal - Wills & EstatesArlyn Recruiting • Surrey, BC, Canada
Paralegal - Wills & Estates

Paralegal - Wills & Estates

Arlyn Recruiting • Surrey, BC, Canada
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Wills, Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Location : Surrey, BC

Employment Type : Full-time

Level : Intermediate to Senior

Salary Range : $70,000 – $85,000 + benefits

Our client, a well-established and highly respected British Columbia law firm, is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Wills, Trusts & Estates Paralegal to join their Surrey office. This role is ideal for an experienced paralegal who is comfortable independently managing files and working directly with clients on complex and sensitive estate matters.

The Role

This position provides substantive paralegal support across estate planning and estate administration files, with some exposure to related corporate matters. The successful candidate will be confident running files from start to finish and supporting lawyers with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

  • Drafting and preparing Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, and family trusts
  • Preparing documentation for alter ego, joint spousal, disability, and Pecore trusts
  • Managing committeeship applications
  • Reviewing client instructions and ensuring accurate implementation in estate planning documents
  • Coordinating execution and witnessing of estate planning documents
  • Maintaining and organizing estate planning files and precedents

Estate Administration

  • Preparing and filing Probate and Administration applications and supporting materials
  • Assisting with estate administration, including asset identification and valuation
  • Managing resealing applications, where required
  • Liaising with executors, beneficiaries, financial institutions, trust companies, accountants, realtors, funeral homes, the Public Guardian and Trustee, and court registries
  • Preparing Executor’s Accounts and managing files through to final distribution
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • Paralegal diploma or certificate
  • Approximately 7–9+ years of experience in wills, estates, and corporate law within a law firm or professional services environment
  • Strong working knowledge of estate planning and probate procedures
  • Experience with corporate and real estate matters related to estates is an asset
  • Comfortable working directly with clients on confidential and sensitive matters
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF; experience with legal document management and accounting systems is an asset
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and run files from start to finish
  • Compensation

  • Salary range of $70,000 – $85,000 , commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • About Arlyn Recruiting and How to Apply

    Arlyn Recruiting collaborates with leading law firms across Canada to help candidates secure opportunities aligned with their education, skills, and career ambitions. Submit your application through the  Arlyn Recruiting  website or email your resume directly to  info@arlynrecruiting.com .

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